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الرَّؤُوف
Ar-Ra'ūf Meaning
- Transliteration
- Ar-Ra'ūf
- Pronunciation
- Ar-Ra-uuf
- English meaning
- The Most Kind, The Tenderly Compassionate
- German meaning
- Der Mitleidige, der Gütigste
- Turkish meaning
- Çok şefkatli, çok esirgeyen
What does Ar-Ra'ūf mean?
The One who is extremely kind and full of pity. His mercy is specific and tender, manifesting as a protective gentleness that shields creatures from hardship.
How can I call upon Allah with Ar-Ra'ūf in dua?
Invoke to ask for gentleness in one's heart and for Allah to treat one with tenderness during times of trial.
Reflection
Reflecting on Ar-Ra'ūf teaches us the value of 'Rifq' (gentleness). Power without kindness is tyranny, but Allah's power is infused with kindness.
Source note
Denotes a degree of mercy that is even more specific and intense than 'Rahmah'.
Qur'anic reference / basis: (3:30) (9:117) (57:9) (59:10)
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